Mining Quick Facts

Community

Industry supports education al, training, and charitable programs. For example, collectively the mining industry has raised over $26 million for the BC Children’s Hospital through the Mining For Miracles campaign.

Employment

Mining pays one of the highest average annual salaries and benefits to a highly skilled workforce in Canada.

A Global Centre

Vancouver is a global centre for over 800 mining & mineral exploration and over 1100 mining service and supply companies.